Our Voices: Youth Building A Connected City
If you could create a city where people felt connected and not isolated, supported and not alone, how would you do it?
Designed for youth, by youth, the Our Voices: Youth Building a Connected City conference will explore issues related to isolation and disconnection in Metro Vancouver, and offer you the chance to help come up with solutions.
If you are between the ages 15 and 26, we invite you to take part in this exciting, interactive day-long event! As a conference participant, you will share your stories, discuss strategies for change, and help craft recommendations for Metro Vancouver’s decision makers to build a more connected city.
Date: Wednesday September 19, 2012
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm, check-in from 8:00am – 8:45am
Location: The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
*Lunch will be provided
This event is free, but registration is required. Please register here as soon as possible. Attendance is limited, register early to secure a spot!
The first 50 youth to register will receive two free tickets to Opening Night at The Orpheum!
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